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To: Powers, James; Perelman, Michael; 411• • • • • • • • •
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Subject: Re: News from Institute of Terrorism Research and Responsel
Jim,
Definitely doable, What we would do is put together an ITRR team in conjunction with our counterparts in the
police and campus security for snch a seminar, If you want to include all emergency selvices, we would invite
the other Israeli emergency selvices as well. We would include case studies dealing with acl'vel'sarial planning,
using keysources, emergency response, command and control, perimeter and layered security, all dealing with
educational institutions, We would end the day with a tabletop, When we do tabletops ofthis nature, we break
the Israeli SMEs up into the breakout groups, so there is an exchange of information even at the "playing stage",
In short, yes, Would love to work with the Commonwealth on another project.
Aaroll
Mike/Aaron,
From all Indications, this appears to be superb tralnlng- but probably not affordable by our
campus/university security directors, What's the chance of bring this trilinlng to the Commonwealth? I'll
bet we could get a ton of folks to attend, Perhaps run one session In Phil/y, one at HACC, and one In
Pittsburgh, '
Thoughts?
Jim
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Sent: Monday, November
To: Powers, James
Subject: News from Institute of Terrorism Research and Responsel
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The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) In partnership with BLUELINE Risk
Mitigation Group Is making accessible to University Campus Security Professionals the opportunity to
study and view terrorism preparedness and response activities, capabilities and resources of Israel; and Is
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Because of the small group (maximum 10 people) approach, you will have direct access to the principals for
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Total Fees: $5,250.00 US Currency - Includes, Round Trip Airfare from JFK,
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• Air Travel
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o Include delegation and Israeli subject matter experts to address a response and
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• Travel to Tel Aviv -Visit the Azrlell Towers, 350,000 square meters of modern businesses and
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mall security and the Emergency Management of Large populated private Installations.
Visit to Port of Ashdod . On the border with Gaza. (Relate to security concerns with large population
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On site visit to Shderot· see the considerations and actions of a municipality and Its school system to
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• Visit the Old City - Learn security concerns, visit areas that are
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• Briefing - Mabat 2000, command and control center of the Old City of Jerusalem
Because offices are closed on the Jewish Sabbath, special program will be
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Powers, James
To build upon Mike's concept, there is a NY model called, Operation Safeguard/Operation Nexus. This conc(
is very similar to other global programs. In short, the concept says, we should be able to outreach to the vario
sectors, bring them in for coffee and donuts and present them with a presentation that explains their role in th
intel cycle. We explain to them what the adversary may be doing to "use" the specific sector. Not just to targe
the CIKR, but how the adversary plans, trains, recruits .. .all in relationship to the specific sector.
This training can be 1 hour to save them time and can be done at their facility. We would give them a busines
card with a number to call, an email to send for anything that is not an emergency and meets the "shopping Ii:
of suspicious indicators and warning signs that we submitted to them.
I think the important thing, like you mentioned, is to make them a part of the process. How we do that, is by
explaining why, specifically, they need to. This may not answer all the issues, but if we pull them in as such,
may get them more involved and have a stake in the material being sent to them.
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Subject: Re: Intelligence The Missing Piece - Input from the Field
Not surprisingly, you are ahead of the curve. Can you set aside time next week for a working meeting on hoy,
approach the problem?
I think the issue of what is needed and what can be done to improve the situation is helping people understan.
their role in the process. I can picture a person in your office arranging county by county (brief) training .
sessions that would educate people on intelligence, the cycle, their role, etc.
Everytime you and I have met people in the field, it has resulted in ground-up information sharing.
Something to think about. I'm on the road right now. I will call you as soon as I reach my destination If you
think a working meeting is appropriate we can schedule it then - about 1 hour from now.
Mike
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ITRR Colleagues,
As I have repeated many times, we are extremely pleased with the product ITRR has developed/delivered thus far - a
superb job by all involved - whoever they are!
The piece that we still miss, however - and have no ability or authority to fix - is the Input from the ground level
stakeholders here in PA. This group comprises three major elements associated with our CIKR:
• local first responders
• owners/operators/security directors of our CIKR
• sector-specific associations/informal working groups associated with the 18 sectors of CIKR
Thus far, these three groups have received both raw and processed intelligence from ITRR; they understand that any
follow-up actions are totally up to them.
I have also informed each recipient of the PIB previously that their input is just as valuable in assisting your analysts al
researchers to validate their own thesis, predictions and trends/patterns (i.e., where they were right and where they
were incorrect).
I've also been thinking about sources for the PIB that deal with areas that don't get top priority in intelligence or med
reporting. Some of the executive agencies responsible for infrastructure and key systems put out their own
announcements of developments or threats that don't necessarily go through the FBI or DHS so the latter two may nc
have to be relied upon to get the kind of reporting we want. For example, I rarely if ever receive anything relating to.
other than the usual product recall notices. But there may be some internal, security-related issues out there that we
don't see. I'll ask our Sector-Specific Working Group Chairpersons if they are receiving anything related to security bu'
am not optimistic about getting anything for a number of reasons.
There are some pretty good providers like ASIS, Ag Security. com (http://www.ag-security.coml). InfraGard
(http:/(www.infragard.net/) (FBI-sponsored), various energy organizations, etc. Hopefully I can use my CIP Advisory
Group to provide you some internal, security-related data that may be of interest.
I feel there is valuable, untapped information out there that may be of use to your analysts/researchers and want. I'll
keep you informed if and when we see progress. In the meantime, I'd like to hear your thoughts as well regarding the
associations and tapping into their lessons learned, etc.
Jim
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JAMES F. POWERS, JR. I Director
Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security
2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
Office: 717.651.2715 I .'~lh;lo·" Fax: 717.651.2040
www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us
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Powers, James
Jim:
Not surprisingly, you are ahead of the curve. Can you set aside time next week for a working meeting on ho"
approach the problem?
I think the issue of what is needed and what can be done to improve the situation is helping people understan,
their role in the process. I can picture a person in your office arranging county by county (brief) training
sessions that would educate people on intelligence, the cycle, their role, etc.
Evelytime you and I have met people in the field, it has resulted in ground-up information sharing.
Something to think about. I'm on the road right now. I will call you as soon as I reach my destination If you
think a working meeting is appropriate we can schedule it then - about I hour from now.
Mike
Mike Perelman
Institute of TelTorism Research and Response
ITRR Colleagues,
As I have repeated many times, we are extremely pleased with the product ITRR has developed/delivered thus far - a
superb job by all involved - whoever they arel
The piece that we still miss, however - and have no ability or authority to fix - is the Input from the ground .level
stakeholders here in PA. This group comprises three major elements associated with our CIKR:
• local first responders
• owners/operators/security directors of our CIKR
• sector-specific associations/informal working groups associated with the 18 sectors of CIKR
Thus far, these three groups have received both raw and processed intelligence from ITRR; they understand that any
follow-up actions are totally up to them.
I have also informed each recipient of the PIB previously that their input is just as valuable in assisting your analysts al
researchers to validate their own thesis, predictions and trends/patterns (i.e., where they were right and where they
were incorrect).
I've also been 'thinking about sources for the PIB that deal with areas that don't get top priority in intelligence or med
reporting. Some of the executive 'agencies responsible for infrastructure and key systems put out their own
announcements of developments or threats that don't necessarily go through the FBI or DHS so the latter two may nc
have to be relied upon to get the kind of reporting we want. For example, I rarely if ever receive anything relating to .
other than the usual product recall notices. But there may be some internal, security-related issues out there that we
don't see. I' ll ask our Sector-Specific Working Group Chairpersons if they are receiving anything related to security bu'
am not optimistic about getting anything for a number of reasons.
There are some pretty good providers like ASIS, Ag Security.com (http:Uwww.ag-security.comJ). InfraGard
(http://www.infragard.netf) (FBI-sponsored). various energy organizations, etc. Hopefully I can use my CIP Advisory
Group to provide you some internal, security-related data that may be of interest.
I feel there is valuable, untapped information out there that may be of use to your analysts/researchers and want. I'll
keep you informed if and when we see progress. In the meantime, I'd like to hear your thoughts as well regarding the
associations and tapping into their lessons learned, 'etc.
Jim
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Powers, James
Jim,
Thanks again for the info and the contact #'s for Mike. Please add me to your contacts and reach out if you need anything
in Florida.
Jody
Joe,
As requested.
Jim
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Powers, James
. From: Michael Scullin 1
Sent: Wednesday, September 08,20105:34 PM
To: Powers, James
Subject: RE: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin No. 117, Item #2
Dear Jim,
Sorry that it has taken so long to get back to you on "French assets" in the region.
There are a number of French organizations in our region, including the French American Chamber of
Co=erce, the French International School, and the Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie.
This region is also considered to have the highest level of direct investment in the US, with
companies like Saint-Gobain (North American headquarters), Sanofi-Aventis, Arkema, Boiron (North
American headquarters), Sonepar, Air Liquide, Veolia, and more generally throughout Pa, Suez and Areva.
Regards.
Michael
Michael E. Scullin, Esq.
Han. Consul ofFrance in Philadelphia and Wilmington
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I am originally from Birmingham, AL but haven't lived there since graduating from the University of Alabama in
1969. I have no idea how I acclimated to that temperature! Now when I return, it's like walking into a steam
bath.
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Let me know when you plan to come to Harrisburg.
Jim
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
www.homelandsecuritl..state.pa.us
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Jim,
I've been out of town all week on a grueling business trip in the South. I'll get the info to you as soon as I
surface for air!
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Mike,
Just following-up on our discussion regarding other French high-value assets in Pennsylvania. You know better
than me as to their importance.
I would like to insure I have them covered (i.e., security director contact data, associated first responders, etc.)
Thanks,
Jim
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Dear Jim,
Good to make contact with you, and thanks very much for the info.
Mr. Perelman, we very much appreciate the work you are doing.
Michael
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Michael,
Thanks for your call re: Item #2, provided to you by the CBP-Philadelphia Airport. Glad to see the information
is flowing as we recommended.
I have also attached copies ofPIB No. 114 (Item #11) and 115 (Item #5), the first entries regarding the events
related to the hijab ban.
I have also copied Mike Perelman, Co-President of ITRR, in case you would like a more detailed explanation of
how this information is derived. I'm sure Mike will be glad to establish contact with you
Jim
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Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 9:16 AM
To: Powers, James
Cc: 'Mike Perelman'
Subject: Determine French Assets wfl Commonwealth
Dear Jim,
Good to make contact with you, and thanks very much for the info.
Mr. Perelman, we very much appreciate the work you are doing.
Michael
Michael E. Scullin, Esq.
Han. Consul ofFrance in Philadelphia and Wilmington
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Michael,
Thanks for your 'call re: Item #2, provided to you by the CBP-Philadelphia Airport. Glad to see the information
is flowing as we reco=ended.
I have also attached copies ofPIB No. 114 (Item #11) and 115 (Item #5), the first entrieS'regarding the events
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related to the hijab ban.
I have also copied Mike Perelman, Co-President of ITRR, in case you would like a more detailed explanation of
how this information is derived . I'm sure Mike will be glad to establish contact with you
Jim
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
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Powers, James
Jim,
I'll share this with TAM-C for their thoughts but speaking personally for a moment, I am in total agreement.
The more feedback the better, I say. The intelligence cycle as you said is two-way, that is, it's interactive (or
should be.) Some sort of feedback structure is crucial for focusing the monitoring and adjusting it to be more
effective when necessary.
By the way, I got a call today from a Detective Carey of Pittsburgh PD. He asked for any followup info
regarding the pro-Palestinian protest tomorrow. We appreciate how widely you distribute the material. I think
it's truly making PA a safer place.
Erik
Erik,
Mike and I have been discussing the next step to your analysis and our dissemination of the PAIS . The
Intelligence Cycle as you know incorporates two-way communication (feedback). Thus far, we've pushed
information to the customer and haven't actually requested feedback regarding the sites/cities mentioned
in the PAIS.
Sob Anspach and I discussed adding a sentence or two after the header and before the main body of the
PAIS. This is a suggestion only.
We're not looking for them to dump everything on us that occurs In their jurisdiction - only that which
relates to the critical infrastructure. In turn, we'll provide it to you for the analysts to review and make
further findings.
Thanks
Jim
The quality of the information provided relies on two-way communications. We invite you to
advise us when the infonnation in the Pennsylvania Actionable Intelligence Bulletin is helpful
and, more impoliantly, when incidents happen in your area that draw a parallel with the
intelligence we have reported.
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From: Michael Perelman
Sent: Friday, September
To: Powers, James
Subject: Re: Received call from Kay in DGS
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Great! Thanks
Jim
Jim:
Expect a call from Kay. Her statement to me was, "You REALLY are the only people who do this, aren't you?"
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Powers, James
Chief McCauley:
Attached is information gleaned from the vehicle stop conducted by Officer Tima. As you will see, the owner of the vehicle
had recently shipped a similar vehicle to Corvallis, OR. It would appear that Bly, Oregon, the location of a jihadist training
camp, is about a 5 hour drive from Corvallis. But pending further investigation, we have no idea what his link is to Oregon
is.
Mike
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